Henrico Schools officials don’t plan to dial back equity initiatives; Thermo Fisher Scientific to expand research laboratories in Henrico, Richmond

Henrico Newsflash – Mar. 14, 2022

Mar 14, 2022

Henrico Schools officials don’t plan to dial back equity initiatives

Diversity and equity initiatives in Henrico County Public Schools are here to stay, according to school system officials, despite worries that the new state administration will dismantle efforts to promote cultural and racial diversity.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order on his first day in office to end the use of inherently divisive concepts in K-12 education, but state officials have not yet given school divisions guidance about the order.

BUSINESS COVERAGE

Thermo Fisher Scientific to expand research laboratories in Henrico, Richmond

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is adding two new bioanalytical laboratories in Henrico and one in Richmond by investing $97 million – additions that will create more than 500 new jobs and more than 150,000 square feet of new research space.

Business in brief – Mar. 14, 2022

GOVERNMENT COVERAGE

Navy Week Program to dock in Richmond May 16-22

Virginia DCR highlights Flood Awareness Week, March 13-19

Nomination process open for ‘Henrico’s Top Teachers’

It’s that time of year again – we’ve opened the nomination process for our 11th annual “Henrico’s Top Teachers” section. We know that teachers this year have been working even harder than normal to make sure their students have everything they need to succeed. Now we want to hear about those who have gone above and beyond. Nominate a great Henrico teacher (or several) today.

PUBLIC SAFETY COVERAGE